Practical Tools for Church Leaders

From podcasts to ebooks to blog articles, explore our resources to help you lead smarter.

equips pastors and church leaders to navigate today’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and heart. Hosted by Tim Stevens and Holly Tate, each season unpacks a key theme, offering real stories and practical wisdom to help you lead smarter. 

  • Season 1: Pastoral Succession 

  • Season 2: 40 Lessons in 40 Years of Ministry 

  • Season 3: Leading in Real Time

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Church Decision-Making GRID
A practical framework for clearer decisions, healthier accountability, & empowered church leaders.

Succession Readiness Checklist
A Healthy Transition Starts with Clarity and Intentionality

The Simply Strategic Show
20 Year Anniversary Edition

The Pastoral Succession eBook
A step-by-step guide to leading a healthy transition.

40 Lessons In 40 Years of Ministry
Wisdom for the Long Haul

Executive Pastor Hiring Guide
Make intentional hiring decisions for your next executive pastor.

Right People In The Right Roles Team Assessment
Getting the right people in the right roles for a growing church

Culture Matters
Strategies for cultivating organizational health.

Latest Insights from Tim Stevens

Practical, honest articles to help you navigate the challenges of church leadership.

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3 Ways to Make Your Church Staff Meetings More Effective
3 Ways to Make Your Church Staff Meetings More Effective

Your weekly church staff meeting is one of your best tools for building a healthy culture. Here are three practical ways to make the most of it.

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3 Characteristics of a Healthy Leadership Team
3 Characteristics of a Healthy Leadership Team

Three characteristics of healthy church leadership teams and practical ways to build trust, improve decision-making, and lead more effectively.

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Creating a Sabbatical Policy for Churches
Creating a Sabbatical Policy for Churches

The key elements churches should consider when creating a sabbatical policy, including eligibility, compensation, staff coverage, and legal considerations.

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Questions Every Church Leader Should Be Asking About Staff Culture Part 2
Questions Every Church Leader Should Be Asking About Staff Culture Part 2

Healthy church staff culture requires listening, ideas, and intentional leadership. Here are two more questions church leaders should ask about team culture and feedback.

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3 Questions Every Church Leader Should Be Asking About Staff Culture
3 Questions Every Church Leader Should Be Asking About Staff Culture

Healthy church staff culture requires intentionality. Here are three questions church leaders can ask about growth, trust, expectations, and team health.

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Books by Tim Stevens

Tim is the author of seven books on church leadership, culture, and staffing.

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